Question
What are male hormones? What is their source and functions?
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Write a short note on the functions of androgens.
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Write a short note on the functions of androgens.
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Answer
- Androgens are male hormones. The most significant androgen is the testosterone.
- Interstitial cells of Leydig present in the testis of mature man produce androgen. Androgens are steroid in chemical nature.
- Androgens regulate and stimulate the development, maturation and functions of the male reproductive organs like seminiferous tubules, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate glands and urethra.
- Androgens are made sex hormones. They produce secondary sexual characteristics. Low pitch of voice is produced due to changes in the vocal cords which take place due to testosterone, etc. They stimulate muscular growth and growth of facial and axillary hairs.
- The mental make up of a man like aggressiveness is due to testosterone.
- They stimulate seminiferous tubules for the process of spermatogenesis.
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